Operations Program Manager Jobs in Portales, NM (NOW HIRING)

Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Chief and program specialist, organizing directing, and exercising second level supervisory control over multiple supervisory employees within the Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron's Operations Engineering Element, and assist in oversight of the Operations Flight when the Operations Flight Deputy is absence.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
Help

1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Operations Engineering Element.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
3. Administers and maintains the Sustainment Management System (SMS) program.
4. Represents 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
5. Directs the preparation, management, execution, and fiscal oversight of the installation's facilities' appropriated (APF) budget, asset management programs, material acquisition programs, service contracts, and customer service program in support of engineering/operations planning and execution.
6. Communicates and coordinates functional issues with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, community officials, etc.

Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• One year probationary period for supervisory.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).

Qualifications
Condition of Employment:

• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a
  national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or
  office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a
  member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to
  ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be
  required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during
  phased or early release.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for Equipment Facilities and Services Series, 1601.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; knowledge of a wide range of program processes, asset management principles, real property, and operations theories, concepts principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment, as well as knowledge of standard construction and contracting regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of facility and infrastructure operations, repair, maintenance theories, concepts, and procedures; customer service operations, service contracts, and financial management principles and standards. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE); and Sustainment Management Systems and resources. Knowledge of safety and security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of program processes, asset management principles, real property, and operations theories, concepts principles, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment, as well as knowledge of standard construction and contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the principles of facility and infrastructure operations, repair, maintenance theories, concepts, and procedures; customer service operations, service contracts, and financial management principles and standards.
3. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE); and Sustainment Management Systems and resources.
4. Knowledge of safety and security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.
6. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data/facts, developing conclusions, identifying trends, developing alternatives/ solutions, make recommendations to resolve problems, and direct work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Expand Hide additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.